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District IX Chapter of the Pennsylvania Wrestling Coaches Association (PWCA)

Wrestling Hall of Fame

1999 District IX Hall of Fame Inductees HOMER BARR(Wrestler/Coach) Outstanding wrestler at Clearfield High School and Penn State University. He accomplished something probably no other Pennsylvania wrestler has ever done. He did not participate in wrestling until his senior year and then went undefeated and won a state championship at 185 lbs. Homer went on to win two EIWA titles, going undefeated in dual meets and placed second, third, and fourth in the NCAA tournament. Mr. Barr coached State College High School for 10 years compiling a 99-10 record with five PIAA State Champs before moving to the University of Massachusetts helping to improve wrestling in the New England area. GARRY BARTON(Wrestler) Mr. Barton became Clarion State College's first NCAA Division I National Champion in 1972 by defeating five seeded opponents on his way to the 134 pound title. A graduate of Fairview High School, Garry compiled a 22-7 record while wrestling for Hall of Famer, Bob Bubb, at Clarion Mr. Barton coached at the University of Rhode Island and Clifton, N.J. before moving to Clearfield as head Coach where he coached four state champs, three in 1986 along with the 1986 team title and the Pennsylvania Coach of the Year Award. ROBERT BUBB(Coach) Mr. Bubb graduated from Lock Haven High School as a PIAA state runner-up and from Pitt university with a fourth place finish at the NCAA National Tournament. His coaching started at Tyrone High School then to Clarion State College in 1966. In his tenure at Clarion, he became only the fourth NCAA Division I coach to ever reach 300 wins. Mr. Bubb's overall record is an amazing 322-121-14, coached 7 NCAA Division I and 3 college Division National Champions, 27 All-Americans, 29 EWL Champs and 68 PSAC winners. In 1986 he was named NCAA "Coach of the Year" and in 1982 CUP's Distinguished Faculty Award. Now retired >from teaching and coaching, he is is the current Executive Director of the NWCA (National Wrestling Coaches Association). JIM BUTLER(Contributor) A native of Clearfield, he has made his presence known to state and national wrestling enthusiasts as a writer and photographer. Jim's Matside column in The Progress contributions to the Pennsylvania Wrestling Round-up as scholastic editor and coordinator and co-founder of the Keystone Wrestling Rankings has earned him many awards. In 1980, he was selected Scholastic Wrestling News Magazine Writer of the Year. In 1984, he picked up the Amateur Wrestling News' Dillinger Award. 1991 saw Jim named Amateur Wrestling News National Wrestling Photographer of the Year and in 1995 the National Wrestling Media Association Photographer of the Year. RALPH CLARK(Wrestler) Ralph is a graduate of Clearfield High School where he wrestled for Hall of Famer Art Weiss. While wrestling for the Bisons, Ralph captured four PIAA District IX and Northwest Regional titles and two PIAA State Championships in 1955 and 1956. Ralph attended Lock Haven State College where he wrestled for another Hall of Fame inductee, the late Hubert "Hub" Jack. At Lock Haven, Ralph was a four-time Pennsylvania Conference champ, two-time NAIA champion and placed third in the 1960 NCAA Tournament. For 18 years, he coached Erie McDowell High School where his teams earned a won-loss record of 147-61-4. JESSE CALDWELL(Coach) Jesse initiated wrestling at Redbank Valley High School in New Bethlehem, Pa. He coached for 19 years. During that time, he had 110 wins and ten District IX champions, one Regional champion and one State runner-up. He officiated for 18 years and was President of the North Central PIAA Wrestling Officials. He also served on the Rules Interpretation Committee for three years.

GLENN FEGAL(Contributor) In 1950 Mr. Flegal was a District 6-9 Champion and PIAA runner-up at 120 lbs. Voted to high school All-American Team. Total overall record was 45 wins and 9 losses while wrestling for Clearfield. Captained Millersville State College his senior year and compiled an overall college record of 50 wins, 6 losses and 2 ties. First coaching experience was at Manheim Central High School and then started wrestling at Carlisle High School. After coaching at Carlisle for four years, he moved on to Dickinson College for three years and compiled a 23-7-1 record. SAM HARRY(Wrestler) Graduate from Clearfield High School and Penn State University, he was the first PIAA State Wrestling Champion, winning in 1938 in the 85 pound class. He lost one dual meet in three years of wrestling in high school and one dual meet in four years at Penn State. He was the Outstanding Wrestler in the EIWA in 1946. Competed for 17 years, 9 of those for the Harrisburg YMCA winning five Pennsylvania YMCA titles, the Wilkes Open and the National YMCA Tournament. JOHN K. JOHNSTON(Wrestler) Wrestled at Clearfield High School where he earned a PIAA State Championship. He started for Pennsylvania State University winning three Eastern Championships and the NCAA Championship with a record of 44-4. Mr. Johnston coached at Stevens Trade School with a record of 49-10 and Princeton University with a record of 105-53-2. He served as President of the National Wrestling Coaches Association. FRED KAVELAK(Contributor) Inducted as a contributor. It is, at times, difficult to chronicle the contributions of non-wrestlers and coaches, but such is not the case of Fred Kavelak, a 1958 graduate of Curwensville High School, Curwensville, Pa. Mr. Kavelak covered wrestling for the Clearfield Progress for 25 years beginning in the mid-1960's. He teamed with Hall of Fame sportswriters Doug McDonald and Ron Bracken for the Centre Daily Times to elevate wrestling coverage in central Pennsylvania and throughout the district, regional, and state tournaments. He also provided detailed research into won-loss records for every athlete in the area, district, region, and state and shared this information with fellow writers at the PIAA tournament each year. He has served as a mentor for some widely recognized wrestling writers including Patriot News writer, Rod Frisco, Greensburg Tribune writer, Ron Mussleman, and Pennsylvania Wrestling Round-up editors Jim Butler and Norm Palovcsik. DON MAUREY(Wrestler) Don was a three time PIAA State Champion wrestler for Clearfield from 1946-48. As a freshman, he was a PIAA runner-up in 1945. Don was also a four time District 6-9 Champion. His scholastic record while at Clearfield High School was 57 wins and 5 loses. He won the 137 pound EIWA Championships in 1951 and placed third in the NCAA Championship the same year. Don also served as captain of the 1951 Nittany Lion Squad. DR. JAMES E. MAUREY(Wrestler) Wrestler and coach. Mr. Maurey is a 1945 graduate of Clearfield High School and a 1950 graduate of Penn State University. He earned further degrees in Educational Administration from Penn State in 1952 and 1965. At Clearfield, Dr. Maurey had a 224-3 record and was twice District 6-9 Champion. In 1944, he was a PIAA State Runner-up at 133 lbs. In 1945, he was a PIAA State Champion at 138 lbs. This was the first of eight state titles that would be won by the Maurey family. Moving on to Penn State, Dr. Maurey had a 41-6 record, placing 3rd in the NCAA Championships. Following his graduation, he competed for the New York Athletic Club. Dr. Maurey began coaching in 1951 at State College High School and two years later moved on to Stevens Trade School in Lancaster. In 1959, he became the head coach at Millersville University where he coached for seven years. In addition, he was a PIAA, EIWA, and NCAA official for 12 years. -

JERRY MAUREY(Wrestler) Graduate of Clearfield High and Penn State University. Mr. Maurey was Pennsylvania's first four-time Pennsylvania State Champion with a high school record of 67-0. While at Penn State his record was 34-5-1 including two EIWA titles and two NCAA 3rd place finishes. He notched wins over such notables as Tom Evans and Myron Rodrick in 1956. Coached at Clearfield High School from 1959-62 with a record of 52-7. NORM PALOVCSIK(Contributor) Norm compiled a 62-3 high school with a PIAA state title while at Clearfield High School. After wrestling for Penn State University he began a coaching and teaching career at Everett and Hazelton High Schools before moving on to the college ranks at Youngstown and later Penn State University/Altoona Campus. His ten year coaching career saw a 113-63-2 overall record. He is the co-author of the Keystone Wrestling Rankings and the History of the PIAA State Wrestling Round-up, as well as, a member of the PWCA Executive Committee where he is the Hall of Fame and Membership Chairman. He was awarded USA's Wrestling Writer of the Year, Dellinger Award. RONALD M. PARK(Coach) Mr. Park is a 1951 graduate of Clearfield High School and a 1955 graduate of Springfield College, Springfield, Massachusetts. He further earned a M.Ed. in 1960 >from Penn State University in Education. Although he was not a wrestler himself, Mr. Park became a student of the sport. He served eight years as an assistant coach at Clearfield under Jerry Maurey and became head coach in 1964 where he remained for nine years. In 1968 he coached two PIAA State Champions, Dave Clark and Norm Palovcsik. In 1973 Coach Park moved to Hempfield High School, Greensburg, Pennsylvania where he coached for the next 13 years. During his 22 years as a head coach his teams compiled a 232-59-12 record. Mr. Park was a PIAA wrestling official for 13 years. he resides in Greensburg having retired from teaching and coaching wrestling in 1986. DON B. SHOBERT(Coach) Don B. Shobert - Don's overall coaching record at DuBois High School was an impressive 159 wins, 86 losses, and 0 draws. He coached 48 District champions, eight Regional champions, and one State champion and five State runner-ups. He was very instrumental in organizing Junior Olympic Wrestling programs in the DuBois Area. He was elected State Treasurer of the Pennsylvania Wrestling Coaches Association in 1966. He contributed a great deal in the field of physical protection in instituting the headgear program which has evolved in our State. LES TURNER(Coach) Wrestler and coach. Mr. Turner is a 1952 graduate of Clearfield High School and a 1956 graduate of Lock Haven University. At Clearfield, he compiled a 24-4 record under the direction of legendary Hall of Fame Coach, Art Weiss. During his senior year in 1952, Mr. Turner defeated a state champ and a state runner-up in route to an undefeated dual meet season. He was a Jr. AAU Champion and a Lake Erie Open Champion. At Lock Haven, Coach Turner toiled under another stellar Hall of Famer Coach, Hubert Jack, where he was a four year letter winner with only five dual meet losses. He was a PSAC Champion in 1955. In 1987, he won the Hollidaysburg Old Timers Tournament at age 54. In 1959, Coach Turner began his coaching career at Moshannon Valley High School in Houtzdale, Pa. In four years his teams compiled a 29-23 record. In 1964, he moved to Brookville High School where in 30 years his charges logged a 246-175-9 mark to bring his overall record to 275-198-9. He produced one PIAA State Champ, Chuck Yale in 1993. In addition to coaching, Mr. Turner was a PIAA wrestling official for five years and was President of the District IX Wrestling Coaches Association for two years.

NEIL TURNER(Coach) Neil is a 1956 graduate of Clearfield High School and 1961 Penn State University graduate. He is the present Head Coach at Messiah College with an overall record of 87-42-1 since 1991, with three NCAA Division III All-Americans. Mr. Turner started his coaching career at Altoona High School and Stevens Trade School before moving on to assist Bob Bubb at Clarion State College where he became co-founder of the Pennsylvania Wrestling Round-up and assisted in founding the very successful Clarion Wrestling School. His coaching duties then took him to Campus Crusade for Christ and on to his high school alma mater as head coach in 1973. A 65 and 7 record was accumulated with three undefeated seasons and five state place winners at Clearfield. Before moving to his present duties, Neil served 11 years as head coach of Lock Haven University where he coached 25 NCAA qualifiers and four Division I All-Americans. His honors include inductee into the Clearfield County Chapter of the Pennsylvania Sports Hall of Fame, EWL and PSA Coach of the Year, Pennsylvania High School Coach of the Year and USA-High School Coach of the Year by Scholastic Wrestling News. ARTHUR J. WEISS(Coach) Mr. Weiss started wrestling at Clearfield in 1935 and continued as head coach for 25 years leaving a record of accomplishments unparalleled in high school sports history. Fourteen undefeated seasons, 133-22-2 record from 1937-1954, 184-37-3 overall record, 93 District Champions, 15 Regional Champs and 24 wrestlers combining for 31 State Titles. Mr. Weiss was the first inductee into the PWCA Hall of Fame in 1970. Mr. Weiss, the "Dean of Schoolboy Wrestling", has received many awards including induction into the National Wrestling Hall of Fame. He retired from teaching math and biology at Clearfield after 42 years of service. Mr. Weiss and his wife still reside in Clearfield.


Wrestling Hall of Fame 2000 District IX Hall of Fame Inductees SCOTT COLLINS(Wrestler) Scott is a 1986 graduate of Clearfield Area High School and a 1991 graduate of West Virginia University with a degree in Health and Physical Education. He also completed a master's degree in Community Health Promotion from WVU in 1993. At Clearfield , Collins complied a 112-10-1 record (C.H.S.'s best); along with 4 District IX Championships, 2 Northwest Regional Titles, a 3rd place finish in the 1985 State Tournament and a PIAA State Title in 1986. Scott concluded an outstanding collegiate career in 1991 by being chosen to participate in the National Wrestling Coaches Association All-Star meet, voted EWL Wrestler of the Year, earning academic All-American standing, winning the Eastern Wrestling League Championships, and becoming only the second District IX wrestler to capture a NCAA Division I, National Title. He holds the WVU record for wins at 119 (28-3). In 1994 Scott was inducted into the EWL Hall of Fame and will be inducted into the PWCA Hall of Fame this March at the state tournament. Collins has been employed by his high school alma mater for the past 7 years, leading the Bisons as head coach the last 2 seasons. LENNY FERRARO(Coach) Coach Ferraro wrestled and graduated from Brookville Area in 1969 under Hall of Fame Coach, Les Turner. He then graduated in 1973 from Slippery Rock State College where he wrestled under legendary Coach Fred Powell. Lenny started teaching and coaching career solely in District IX as a one year assistant for Ridgway. head coach at Johnsonburg from 1974 to 1984 then back to his alma mater as assistant to Turner, assuming the head position in 1993 for 5 years. Lenny led the Raiders for 5 years until his untimely death. Coach Ferraro has a career record of 151-66-4 with 16 District IX Champions, 2 Regional Champions, and 6 State Place Winners. His team won two District IX titles with Lenny being named AA Coach of the Year on 4 separate occasions. Under Coach Ferraro's leadership his 1996 and 1997 squads were ranked # 1 dual meet teams in the state and as high as 13th nationally. Lenny coached a total of 24 seasons, 15 as head coach as well as countless weeks and months of post season activity. For two decades Coach Ferraro could be found, during the off season, anywhere in the country with his wrestlers. As further proof of the impact Lenny has had on District IX wrestling, 9 of his past wrestlers are now participating in NCAA Division I wrestling programs. Coach Ferraro, Lenny, has been an inspiration to all who knew him and those who will take the time to learn about him. BENJAMIN KUNDICK(Coach) Coach Kundick is a 1949 graduate from New Bethlehem High School and after serving in the U.S. Navy, graduated from Clarion State College as a Math major in 1958 and received a master's in Elementary Education in 1968. With no high school or college programs at these schools to participate in, Ben's first exposure to the sport ,he would coach for 31 years, was as an assistant to the 1980 PWCA Hall of Fame inductee, Jesse Caldwell, who started the program at Redbank Valley. Following 8 years as an assistant to Caldwell, Ben took over as head coach for the 1969-70 campaign and maintained the program for the next 4 years before stepping down for two seasons. He assumed the head position for the 1975-76 and remained until his retirement in 1992-93. In 22 years as head coach, Kundick compiled a 207-73-1 record for a 73.6 winning percentage, was named District IX Coach of the Year 3 times by his peers, and guided his team to 3 district championships with only 1 losing season during his tenure. Coach Kundick has had over 100 District IX Place Winners, 29 District IX Champions, 8 Regional Champions, 23 PIAA State Qualifiers, 9 PIAA Place Winners and 1 State Champion. Ben returned to the sport he loves as a Jr. High Assistant Coach this past season for Redbank Valley.

RONALD SMITH(Coach/Contributor) Ron is being inducted as a contributor and coach for 30 plus years of involvement in any and all areas of our great sport. A 1953 Canton Area and 1957 Lock Haven State College graduate in Health and Physical Education. Ron started his 32 year coaching career at West Synder as head coach. He moved to Clearfield Area then Curwensville Area and back to Clearfield for 3 terms as head Coach at each with a total record of 55-64-1 over 9 years. Smith also spent 23 years as a jr. high/elementary coach with a 66-9 jr. high record. In all, Ron has coached 7 Section Champions, 22 District Champions, 4 Regional Champions, and 8 PIAA State Qualifiers with 2 place winners. He was selected District IX Coach of the Year in 1980 by his peers. Ron's additional involvements include officiating for 15 years, 3 as the head rules interpreter for District IX. His guidance has been felt in his 30 year involvement in the Pennsylvania Junior Wrestling program as Area V Chairman for 15 years and All Area Chairman for 8 years where he expanded the program to include the entire state. He has been a feature clinician at numerous locations in Pennsylvania. Ron can also be heard as an announcer for wrestling events on WCPA showing he truly is the "Man of Many Hats" in the wrestling world. TIM WITTMAN(Wrestler) Tim is a 1987 graduate of St. Mary's Area and a 1992 graduate of Penn State University. He should be considered the most consistent performer at the scholastic and collegiate level in the modern era of District IX wrestling. Wittman was a 4 time PIAA State Qualifier with 3 District IX Titles, 2 Northwest Regional Titles, and a 2 time finalist in the PIAA State Tournament winning the crown in 1986. His collegiate achievements are equally impressive as a 4 time ALL-American placing 4th, 6th, and 7th. Tim was also voted the Outstanding Wrestler of the EWL his senior year and served as team captain of the Lions from 1990-92. Since graduating he has continued in wrestling as assistant to State College High School and now serves as assistant at Bucknell University.


Wrestling Hall of Fame 2001 District IX Hall of Fame Inductees BOB CARLSON(Contributor) Bob is a 1962 DuBois High School graduate where he served as the captain of their wrestling squad. He acted as both coach and competitor on the United States Air Force team winning two USAF championships and placing second on two occasions in the All Service Championships. Following his service years, he attended Utah State University, wrestling there and then becoming head coach for 19 years amassing a 224-75-1 record. Mr. Carlson has served on many boards and administrative positions including Associate Athletic Director of USU, President of the National Wrestling Coaches Association, USA Wrestling Board of Directors, and NCAA Rules Committee. Bob returned to District IX and Clarion University in 1987 as Associate Athletic Director and was promoted to Athletic Director in 1990, the position he holds today. During his time at Clarion, Bob has contributed to wrestling by serving as a liaison to PSAC wrestling championships and the PIAA district and regional tournaments held at this fine site. JOSEPH A. KAGY(Contributor) Joe is a 1930 graduate of DuBois High School and a 1934 graduate of Allegeny College in Meadville with a degree in economics. Joe also earned a Masters of Secondary Education Degree at Duke University. Mr. Kagy is being inducted as a contributor in the District IX Hall of Fame for his 28 years of PIAA officiating. While not wrestling in high school or college, he returned to DuBois and joined famed coach Hub Jack as assistant and co-head coach. Joe has earned the respect of his peers through more than a quarter of a century of officiating at district and state level tournaments. JARED KULECK(Wrestler) Jared is a 1991 graduate of Ridgway High School where he was coached by Gary Gerber. His scholastic career record stands at 97-11-1 (89%) over four years with 70 falls to his credit. He scored a hat trick in 1991 winning the District, the Northwest Regional Title (O.W.) and capturing the PIAA State Title at 189 pounds and becoming Ridgway's first state champion. Jared's accomplishments earned him a full wrestling scholarship to the University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown where he was a four-time Division II National Qualifier and a three-time All American under the supervision of Coach Pat Pecora. He amassed a 98-29-2 record with 48 falls as a four year starter while earning degrees in elementary education and, later, a masters in curriculum and instruction from Penn State University. Jared is currently teaching at his alma mater as well as assisting in the wrestling program at Ridgway. JAMES MOHNEY(Wrestler) Jim is a 1942 graduate of Clearfield Area High School and a 1950 graduate of Penn State University with degrees in Health and Physical Education and Secondary School Administration. Jim's high school career shows a 31-3 record (91%); two-time District 6-9 Champion and a two-time PIAA State Champion, under Coach Art Weiss. An injury shortened his collegiate career but not before he captured an EIWA title in 1944 for the Nittany Lions. As in the case with many greats of his era, wrestling continued for Jim after college with state and regional honors in AAU and YMCA competition. Coach Mohney logged 18 years as a head coach starting at Tyrone High School, where he guided nine district champions and two PIAA champs. Long Branch, New Jersey benefited from Mohney's experience producing nine district champions, two regional and one New Jersey state runner-up. Possibly the most enjoyable contribution Jim has made to wrestling has been 25 years of officiating in New Jersey and Pennsylvania at both the scholastic and collegiate levels. Jim Mohney, after 38 years of service, retired from a career in education as an administrator at his alma mater, C.H.S.

PAT WILTANGER(Wrestler) In 1991 Pat became Clarion High School's first Northwest Regional Champion and a PIAA State Champion capping off a scholastic career record of 75-27-2 (72%), while wrestling for coach Randy Cathcart. He was selected to perform in both the Pittsburgh Press Classic and the Challenge of Champions All-Star meet, winning both bouts. Pat's summer wrestling schedule resulted in All-American status in both greco roman and freestyle wrestling at the U.S.A. Junior Nationals. He was also a four time District IX place winner. Pat was awarded an athletic scholarship in wrestling at the University of Pittsburgh and wrestled for coach Randy Staltelmyer. While at Pittsburgh, Pat was a three-time EWL finalist with one title in 1996, three-time NCAA Division I national qualifier, earning All- American status in 1996 by placing eighth at the championship tournament. Pat ranks third for wins in the University of Pittsburgh wrestling history.


Wrestling Hall of Fame 2002 District IX Hall of Fame Inductees WILLIAM BAILEY(Wrestler) Mr. Bailey is a 1974 graduate of Clearfield Area High School where he competed in wrestling for state Hall of Fame coaches Ron Park and Neil Turner. Bill earned honors as District IX and Northwest Regional Champion as well as PIAA state runner-up at 185 pounds. He was also voted honorable mention, All-state football his senior year. The University of Pittsburgh was the next stop for Bill where he was a four-year letter winner with a win-loss record of 67-14-1. During this time he served as co-captain two years, won two EWL titles, and qualified for the Division I Nationals four years. In his final year at Pitt, Bill placed in the top eight at nationals making him a modern day All-American. Bill also is a two time National Junior All-American in placing second in Grecco Roman and third in freestyle. Mr. Bailey has been inducted into the EWL Hall of Fame and the Clearfield County Hall of Fame. He has served as assistant coach at both West Virginia University and Clearfield High School. Bill is now employed at Clarion University as Dean of Enrollment Management. DALE BUDD(Wrestler) Dale is a 1988 graduate of Port Allegany High School where he was coached by John Kriner. A three-time District Nine finalist, Dale captured titles in both '86 and '88. He also twice competed in Northwest Regional Finals with a championship his senior year. Capping off his high school career, Dale became Port's first PIAA State Champion with a title at 167 pounds. He accepted a scholarship to Lock Haven University where he compiled a Division I collegiate career record of 90-41-2. At the Haven, Dale was voted EWL Freshman of the Year and in 1993 the EWL 190 pound tournament champion. He made two PSAC tournament finals appearances with a title in 1992. A three-time NCAA qualifier, Dale brought home All-American status in 1993 with an eight-place finish. JOHN CAPPIELLO(Wrestler) At Ridgway Area High School, John amassed a career record of 131-8 and four District Nine titles from 1978-1981. In 1981, upon winning his fourth District IX Championship, he became the first district wrestler since Walter Clark of Clearfield in 1964 to win four district titles. In 1979 Cappiello placed third at the Central Northwestern Regional Tournament. He also won two consecutive regional titles in '80 and '81. In the PIAA State AA Tournament, John was a two-time place winner with a third and a 1981 runner-up finish. Also in the summer of '81, John placed second in the USWF National Freestyle Championships. John's career record of 133 wins was the District IX record until 1999, when fellow Elker wrestler, Bruno Iorfido won 135 matches in his four year career. RANDY CATHCART(Wrestler/Contributor) Randy is a 1977 graduate of Curwensville where he was a three time District IX Champion, Regional Champion, and in 1977 a PIAA State Champion. His career record at Curwensville was 82-13-2. In total, Randy earned 12 varsity letters while in high school with four each in wrestling, football, and baseball. Randy's love for football won out as he entered Clarion University and was a three-year letter winner for the Golden Eagles football team. Upon graduation, Mr. Cathcart began what is now his 22nd year in education and as a head wrestling coach, first at Curwensville and then Clarion High School. Randy has coached to date, 20 District IX Champions, two District IX Class AA Championship teams, three Regional Champions and 5 PIAA Class AA State Champions, including his son Kyle. Randy also serves as the District IX President of the PA Wrestling Coaches Association and member of the PWCA Executive Committee where he has been instrumental in developing the District IX wrestling rankings and the District IX Hall of Fame. He serves as Assistant Principal at Clarion High School. Randy will be inducted into the PWCA State Hall of Fame in Hershey this March.

BILL RENSEL(Contributor) Mr. Rensel has worn many hats in the wrestling world over the course of three plus decades culminating in his induction tonight as a District Nine Hall of Fame Contributor. Bill is a four-year letter winner at DuBois High School and a scholarship wrestler for Waynesburg College where he also lettered four seasons. Returning to his alma mater to teach, a 35-year career in social studies and guidance, Bill served as assistant wrestling coach to Hall of Famer Don Shobert for 15 years until he retired from coaching in 1974. Mr. Rensel continued his involvement in wrestling by announcing local matches on radio station WDBA for eight years. Rounding out his contribution to our sport, Bill officiated for twenty years as a district, regional, and state tournament levels. Mr. Rensel is now retires and resides in Rockton.



2003 District IX Hall of Fame Inductees JOHN 'FURY' BERNARDO(Wrestler) Mr. Bernardo is a 1939 graduate of DuBois High School where he was a letter winner in both football and wrestling. The District 6-9 Tournament as well as the PIAA State Tournament first officially began in 1938. Fury helped DuBois claim the first ever District Team title by winning the 185-pound weight class and then taking second in the first official state tournament. He one-bettered himself by going indefeated the following year along with fellow DuBois wrestler, Robert Bader, becoming the school's first state champions. DuBois would captuer the unofficial state runner-up title that year. Mr. Bernardo continued his education at Lock Haven where an injury ended his wrestling career. He served in the United States Army (WWII) as a medic and was awarded the Bronze Star for his heroism in battle. Fury retired from Rockwell in 1982 after 40 years of service. Accepting tonight is his son John, former Brockway wrestling head coach. DR. GEORGE W. BRETT(Contributor) Dr. Brett is the only inductee to have been nominated strictlyon the merits of his twenty plus years of officiating in the sport of wrestling. As a District IX official, Dr. Brett worked many statewide dual meets, qualifying tournaments and two PIAA State Championships. For many spectators, his 1969 state finals match between Wade Shalles and John Chatman stands out as an all time classic. George officiated collegiate EIWA dual meets and the PSAC Championships. In 1953 Dr. Brett along with legendary coach Art Weiss were assigned by the NCAA to choose and supervise all table workers, timers, and scorers at the NCAA Championships held that year at Penn State. Dr. Brett has served the Clearfield area and beyond with his multiple memberships in state and national Dental Associations. He has served as past President of both the 7th District and State Dental Associations as well as being actively involved in many service organizations. FRANCIS "MUTT" FORCEY(Wrestler) A 1941 Clearfield graduate, Mr. Forcey ammassed a 24-2 career record (92%), two district titles and the 1941 State Championship at 155 pounds. Mr. Forcey was joined in the winner"s circle at states by fellow Clearfield grapplers Jim Mohney, Frank Shirey, and Gilbert Johnson along with DuBois champ, Jack Sullivan. This five District IX State Champions ties with 1986, the maximum number ever garnered by our district in a single season. The 1941 tournament saw only ten weight classes opposed to the fourteen we have today. With Mr. Forcey's help, Clearfield captured the unofficial team championship in 1941. Mutt continued wrestling following graduation in AAU and YMCA meets and tournaments and captured the Junior National title in AAU cvompetion. DR. TERRANCE J. HOOVER(Contributor) Dr. Hoover is being inducted as a contributor in the Hall of Fame tonight for the many roles he has played in wrestling over the last forty years. Terry is a 1964 Curwensville graduate where his school voted him Athlete of the Year for his three letters earned in wrestling, football, and baseball. Dr. Hoover continued his academics and athletics at the University of Pittsburgh where he complied a 37-14-4 record for the Panthers while also lettering in football two seasons. He was a two time National Division I qualifier through the always tough EIWA tournament. Terry's coaching experience spans 15 years, with an overall record of 101-78-1, 18 district champions, 1 NW Regional champion, and 3 state qualifiers. His additional wrestling contributions have possibly been even more significant and include 31 years as a PIAA offficial with four state tournaments to his credit. Terry has also served the District IX wrestling officials by being the Rules Interpreter for 19 years. He has and presently does sit on the PIAA Board of Directors, State Wrestling Steering Committee, and the director of this Tournament. Dr. Hoover is also a member of the Clearfield Chapter of the Pennsylvania Hall of Fame.



2004 District IX Hall of Fame Inductees LARRY ADAMS(Contributor) Mr. Larry Adams is being inducted tonight in the category of contributor based on his 27 years of officiating in our sport of wrestling. Larry's first exposure to wrestling began at Redbank Valley High School under State Hall of Fame Coach Jesse Caldwell in 1953. Upon graduation, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy where he served on four combat aircraft carriers during his tour of duty. His officiating experience includes both high school and college meets throughout western Pennsylvania. He has been selected to officiate seven Erie Sectional Tournaments, 18 District IX Championships, 15 Regional and 3 PIAA State Championships. Larry continues to officiate high school football as he has for the past 37 years. In the year 2000 he was given the privilege to officiate the Class A State Championship Game. FRANK "IKE" EISENHOWER(Coach) Mr. Frank "Ike" Eisenhower has impressive credentials in all three categories for induction into the District IX Hall of Fame. He officiated wrestling for 28 years. As a high school wrestler, Frank earned two district and two state titles competing for Bald Eagle Nittany in 1959 and 1960 while compiling a scholastic record of 57-4-1. During his collegiate career at Lock Haven University, Ike claimed titles in both the PSAC and NAIA tournaments in 1965. However, Mr. Eisenhower is being inducted in tonight's District IX Hall of Fame for his contribution to district coaching. A seven year coaching stint at St. Francis College followed by one year at Youngstown State University began his coaching career. Coach Eisenhower then completed 10 years at Curwensville High School where he guided his wrestlers to 10 District IX individual titles, one regional champion, and one state champion in Randy Cathcart, a 2001 Hall of Fame inductee. THOMAS STOREY(Wrestler) In the time of heightened pride in America, the Coaches Association feels our next inductee is most appropriate. Mr. Thomas Storey is a 1989 graduate of Coudersport High School where he earned three District IX Titles, the Outstanding Wrestler award at the Regional Championships and a PIAA State Title. Tom's academic and athletic accomplishments as well as his fine character gained him an appointment to the United States Naval Academy. Twice Tom qualified for the NCAA nationals through the EIWA tournament where he claimed a title in 1993. He was inducted into the Naval Academy Athletic Hall of Fame that year concluding a collegiate career with a 70-29 record. He competed on the All Navy Team from 1994 to 1999 earning many awards including All American status at the University Nationals, bronze medals in both Freestyle and Greco at the United States Olympic Festival and 7th place finishes on both the World Teams trials and the 1996 United States Olympic trials. Lt. Commander Storey is presently serving aboard the U.S.S. Enterprise deployed in the Persian Gulf. We congratulate Tom and thank him for his service in the defense of our nation.



2005 District IX Hall of Fame Inductees No inductions for 2005.



2006 District IX Hall of Fame Inductees JOE QUETHERA(Wrestler) Joe was recruited out of the halls of Clearfield High school in 1935 by Coach Art Weiss to become that school’s first 85 pound wrestler. He was also the first Bison to compete in a dual meet bout. “Jumping Joe” kept pace with the quickly improving program in Clearfield and became the school’s first four-year letter winner. He competed in two Western Pennsylvania Interscholastic Wrestling Association tournaments before joining teammates Sam Harry and Sheridan Bannon on the winner’s stand at the first Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association State Tournament in 1938 as the only District 6-9 wrestlers to claim gold medals. Quethera picked up the only pin in the finals to cap a 13-0 season at 125 pounds for a career record of 28-9. Weiss tagged Quethera with the nickname “Jumping Joe” because of his aggressive style of jumping from one move to another. Quethera served nearly four years in the United States Army during World War II, much of the time as an engineer in the European Theater. FRANK SHIREY(Wrestler) When Frank graduated from Clearfield High School in 1941 the State Champion set the standard for future Bison wrestlers with a 24-1 dual meet record, 37-4 overall record and a 92.4 winning percentage. He was the school’s second mat man to letter four years and was victorious in his last 22 dual meets. He helped the Bisons win three consecutive District 6-9 team titles and their second Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association Championship. Frank, a three-time District Champ, was the victim of what was considered a very questionable referee’s decision in the 135 pound semi-final match at the State Tournament as a junior, the year before rule changes awarded points for takedowns, reversals, escapes and near falls. Shirey would not be denied as a Senior, winning the PIAA 145 pound gold medal with two solid decisions and a come-from-behind 7-5 victory over a District 4 Champ for a 12-0 record. Shirey joined teammates Jim Mohney, Francis Forcey and Gib Johnson to become the first team to have four State Champions in one year. Shirey earned his freshman letter at Lehigh University and then enlisted in the Army Air Corps to become a pilot. He was assigned to the European Theater and flew B-24 bombers on 50 missions, many over Germany, Austria, and Northern Italy. BRUNO IORFIDO(Wrestler) In his four years of varsity wrestling at Ridgway, Bruno compiled a 135-18 record, breaking the record for most wins that had held for 18 years. He compiled a 44-0 record in Junior High and suffered only one dual meet loss at the Varsity level. Bruno was a four-time District IX Champion, two-time Northwest Regional Champ, Regional runner-up, and qualified for the State Tournament three times with 4th and 5th place finishes. Bruno wrestled for the University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown for three years, claiming 3rd place at NCAA Eastern Regionals, and was 2003 NCAA Athletic All-American, and three time NWCA Academic All-American. Bruno placed 8th at the 2003 NCAA National Tournament. Also competing in PWAF Freestyle, he was a two-time Pennsylvania State Champion, one time Northeast Regional Champion and a two time National qualifier. SHERIDAN BANNON(Wrestler) A two time District 6-9 Champion for Clearfield, Mr. Bannon won the 105-pound State Wrestling Championship in 1938. The next year he lost in the quarterfinals to George Custer of Cannonsburg in a dual of returning State Champions. Bannon's career record was 28-8-1, including 19-3-1 in dual matches. He was named Out-standing Wrestler for the Districts 6-9 Tournament after becoming the first wrestler to pin his way through the tourney. At 8-0, he was a National Prep School Champion at 121-pounds for Franklin & Marshall Academy in 1940. At Lehigh University the next two seasons, he was 7-6 in duals and was EIWA runner-up at 121. He coached at Gilman Prep in Baltimore for two years and at Abington High School in District 1 for three years where he coached four PIAA State Qualifiers. During World War II Sheridan received a Silver Star in the European Theater and was a Colonel when he retired from the U.S. Army Reserves.

RALPH BOYER(Contributor) Ralph Boyer wrestled for DuBois High School until he quit school in his junior year to join the U.S. Navy. He started helping with the Wrestling program during the mid 1950’s and was a founder of the Junior Olympic Wrestling Program in western Pennsylvania during the early 1960’s. He was the General Chairman for the tournaments held in DuBois and was instrumental in raising $50,000 during that time to purchase many items including team blazers, a wrestling mat and flu shots for the team. Mr. Boyer was the head scorer for the team and spent many evenings scouting teams for the coaching staff. Ralph helped pioneer a more descriptive style of announcing wrestling on WDBA, so descriptive, in fact, that coaches could use it as a reliable scouting report. Ralph was also a PIAA official for more than 20 years, officiating from the elementary to college levels. Mr. Boyer loved the sport of wrestling and welcomed wrestlers into his home on many occasions. BARRY DIXON(Contributor) Barry Dixon is a 1969 graduate of DuBois Area High School. He competed in the 1968-69 season, ending the season as a District Champion with a record of 26-7-2. He attended Lehigh University, wrestling from 1970-1975. He served as Assistant Coach at DuBois Area for six years. Barry’s most notable contribution to the sport of Wrestling was his 17 years of service as a PIAA official. Mr. Dixon currently lives in DuBois where he is employed by the United States Postal Service. GILBERT JOHNSON(Wrestler) Mr. Johnson wrestled for Clearfield Area High School and participated on three undefeated teams (22-0) for the Bisons. During Gib’s senior year, the Bisons outscored their opponents 222-37 and never scored under 28 points in a match. Gilbert had a dual meet record of 14-0 and a career record of 24-1. He was a two time District 6-9 Champion and, in 1941, was crowned the PIAA State Champion at 165 pounds. He, along with teammates Jim Mohney, Francis Forcey, and Frank Shirey, became the first team to crown four State Champions in the one year and also earned the unofficial PIAA Team Championship. CHARLES McMULLEN(Wrestler) Mr. McMullen wrestled for the “Thundering Herd” of Clearfield High School from 1940-1942. He participated on some of the most dominating teams that Clearfield put together, helping his team record their fifth undefeated season, extend their win streak to 43, and win their 4th straight District 6-9 Title. Charles had a dual meet record of 11-1 and a career record of 18-2. During his senior year, Clearfield captured the unofficial PIAA Team Championship, with Charles claiming the State Title at 154 pounds. DAVE IRWIN(Wrestler) Mr. Irwin attended Curwensville High School and graduated in 1980. He was a three time District IX Champion, a two time Regional Champion and a two time PIAA State Champion for the Golden Tide. He compiled a career record of 81 wins with only two losses. Dave’s other accomplishments include National AAU Greco-Roman Champion, National Freestyle Runner-up, three years on the Pennsylvania Freestyle All-Star team, and two time Junior Olympic State Champ.



2007 District IX Hall of Fame Inductees No inductions for 2007.



2008 District IX Hall of Fame Inductees DAVE CLARK(Wrestler) Dave graduated from Clearfield Area High School in 1969. Dave, a four year starter, was a three time District IX Champ, a two time Central Northwest Regional Champ, a State Champ his Junior year at the 112 lb weight class and the State Runner-up at 120 lbs his senior year. Dave’s overall record was 62-13-2 and with that, set a new record for Clearfield for having the most matches in a career at that time. JAMES RISS(Wrestler) James was a 1944 graduate from DuBois. In 1943 he was the State Champion at the 154 lb weight class and in 1944 he was the State Runner-up at 165. RUSS TRIPONEY(Wrestler) Russ graduated from Clearfield Area High School in 1956, where he was a three time District IX champ, a two time Central Northwest Regional Champ, a Runner-up at States in 1955 at 145 lbs and a State Champion in 1956 at 154 lbs. Russ’s overall record was 42-3. After high school Russ went to Lehigh College on an Academic/Athletic Scholarship. He was named the Outstanding Wrestler his Freshman year. During his Sophomore year he injured his knee which ended his wrestling career. After college Russ returned to Clearfield where he started teaching and coaching. From 1965-1974 he became assistant coach under Ron Park. During those 10 years he helped guide the Bison’s to four undefeated seasons with an overall record of 93-13-3. He coached 48 District IX Champions, 9 Regional Champions, 3 State Runner-ups and two State Champions. Russ, now retired, enjoys watching his grandsons wrestle. DOUG MCGRAW(Wrestler) Doug was a 2000 graduate from Cameron County High School. While in high school he amassed a career record of 137-8, was a three time District IX Class AA champion, four time Northwest Regional Class AA champion, 2000 PIAA State champion at 135 lbs, 1999 PIAA fourth place at 125 lbs and a 2000 National High School Tournament Champion at 135 lbs. Doug furthered his career at the University of Pennsylvania where he was a four year starter with a record of 68-27. In 2003-2004, he was a First Team All-Ivy League, 2005 National Wrestling Coaches Association All-Academic Team, 2005 University of Pennsylvania Team Captain, a three time NCAA Qualifier and a EIWA champion in 2004. He currently resides in Glendale, AZ where he is in his second year attending Midwestern University Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine. LARYY MCGRAW(Coach) Larry is a 1967 Cameron County High School Graduate and started his coaching career in 1972 at Cameron County as an assistant for 4 years. He then became the Head Coach in 1976 and reigned for 29 years until his retirement after the 2005 season. During this period he amassed a dual meet record of 227-215-2. He coached 26 District IX Champions, 12 Northwest Regional Champions, 24 PIAA State Tournament Qualifiers, 10 of which became place finishers and 4 PIAA State Champions, and 1 NHSCA High School National Champions. In 1999 his Red Raiders finished 4

th at the PIAA Individuals

State Tournament. Larry also coached 6 years for the Pennsylvania Amateur Wrestling Federation and was the Head Coach of the PA 2001 Cadet National Freestyle Team Champions.

TOM PRECHTL(Referee/Contributor) Tom was a PIAA referee for 26 years and also refereed 10 years for the Pennsylvania Amateur Wrestling Federation Freestyle tournaments. During that 26 year period he refereed multiple PIAA Sectional, District and Regional Tournaments. As a contributor he was instrumental in starting the Ridgway Wrestling Club and acted as President and Treasurer for several years. He helped to pioneer the Ridgway Junior Wrestling Program and served as chairman, and treasurer for several years. While in these capacities he acted as tournament director for the first US Kids, Junior Wrestling, Jr. High and JV Wrestling Tournaments ever held in Ridgway. It is without a doubt that Ridgway’s continued successful wrestling program is directly related to Tom’s love and countless hours of dedication to the great sport of wrestling.



2009 District IX Hall of Fame Inductees ROBERT BADER(Wrestler)

Bob was a 1939 Dubois graduate. While competing for the Beavers he was a 2X District 6/9 Champion 1938, 39

at 155 and 165, and a State Champion at 165 in 1939.

JASON GILLIGAN(Wrestler)

Jason was a 1999 graduate from Brookville High School. While competing for the Brookville Raiders Jason

amassed an overall record of 118 wins and 23 loses. He was a 4X District Champion 1996-1999 at 130, 135, 140,

145. A Regional Champion in 1999 at 145, a 2x State Place Winner 1997, 98, 135 (3rd

), 140 (3rd

), respectively,

and a State Champion in 1999 at 145. Jason attended Lock Haven University where he was a 3x NCAA Division

I National Qualifier. Jason credits his success and gives sincere thanks to his father Jerry and Hall of Famer

Coach (2000)Lenny Ferraro. Jason currently resides in Allentown, PA.

WILLIAM THOMSON(Wrestler)

As a sophomore he was not only undefeated he was also not scored upon while winning the State Title at 95 lbs in

1943. His overall record was 15-2 with both losses during his freshman year. He had a 14 meet winning streak

including the first match of his junior year before a heart condition, with the doctor’s advice, ended his career.

William entered the Navy until the end of the war. He wrestled a few times for the Clearfield YMCA during the

1950’s. At the time of his death in 1979 he was a district engineer for Penelec in Clearfield.

DEAN SEESE(Wrestler)

Dean was a two time District 6-9 Champ having won titles in 1951 at 103 and 1953 at 120. He was also a two

time Regional Champ the same years. His road to the State Championship his senior year in 1953 at 120 lbs was

one that was talked about for years. In the state finals he met up with Ed Perry from Shaler Twp. (son of the

University of Pittsburgh’s head wrestling coach) Perry was a returning two time State Champ and undefeated

and having never lost a match in his career. Seese won the match in overtime by a referee’s decision after a 2-2

tie. Dean joined the Navy and won the All Service Title. While in the service he tried out for the Olympic team.

There again in the finals he met up with Ed Perry. He defeated Perry again to make the team but, later in practice

suffered a broken foot which ended his wrestling career in the service. He later wrestled for the Clearfield

YMCA. Dean is now retired after having a long career with Babcock and Wilcox.

PAUL SWALES(Wrestler)

Paul was a two time District 6-9 Champ. In 1945, his junior year he lost in the State Finals to Robert Miller at

120 lbs by a 5-3 score. His senior year 1946 he won the State Title at 127 lbs. in overtime by referee’s decision

after a 1-1, 0-0 tie. Paul’s overall record is 30-7-1. That same year Paul won the Allegany Mountain Association

Championship at 135 lbs. while wrestling for the Clearfield YMCA. Paul continued to wrestle for the YMCA

through 1950 until he joined the Army and was in the Korean War. In 1990, after working for Kurtz Bros. in

Clearfield for 46 years he retired. He now enjoys making and selling oak patio furniture in his wood shop

GILBERT MAUIRO(Referee/Contributor)

Gil was a PIAA referee for over 25 years. During that 25+ year period he refereed at all the levels of

competition, J.O.s to Varsity. He refereed multiple PIAA District and Regional Tournaments spanning from

1989–2000, and in 1999 and 2000 he refereed the PIAA Championships in Hershey . The District IX Coaches

Association thank and honor you for your years of service to the District IX wrestling community. Gil and his

wife Brenda reside in Meridian, Idaho with there youngest of 7 children Carley and Savannah . Gil is an Industry

Relations Manager at Northwest Lineman College



2010 District IX Hall of Fame Inductees JACK SULLIVAN (Wrestler)

Jack was an 1941 Graduate from DuBois Area High School and a 1941 State Champion at 125lbs. He

wrestled for Navy and had a move named after him-"The Sullivan". He is also listed on the Dubois

Wrestling Dream Team.

DUANE BLANKENSHIP (Wrestler)

Duane was a 1986 graduate from Kane Area High School. While competing for the Kane Wolves Duane

amassed an overall record of 108 wins, 12 loses and 1 draw. He was a 3x District Champion 1984-1986. A

2x Regional Champion in 1985,‟86 and a 3rd place State finish in 1985, a State Champion in 1986 and

received the PIAA 1986 Outstanding Wrestler Award. Duane attended Shippensburg University where he

competed for 1 year and held a 7-4 record. Duane currently resides in Kane, is a father of 5 and enjoys

coaching the Kane Jr. Wrestling program.

MAYLON KIRKWOOD (Wrestler) Maylon was an 1942 Graduate from DuBois Area High School. He was a 1942 State Champion. After

graduation Maylon enlisted in the United States Navy and rose to the rank of Ferry Pilot in his last year of

service.

R. BRUCE BOGLE (Wrestler)

Bruce was a 1946 graduate from DuBois Area High School. He was a 2x District Champion in 1945 and

„46 and a State Champion in 1946 at the 138lb weight class. Bruce continued to support the sport of

wrestling being an official over the span of 3 decades.

JIM BEERS (Wrestler)

Jim was a state champ for Clearfield his junior year in 1943. He was a three year letterman going

undefeated his junior and senior year. During all three years, Jim‟s teams were undefeated and Clearfield

won the “unofficial” state team championship. He was a two time district champ but suffered an injury to

his wrist while wrestling in districts his senior year had had to default ending his career. Jim was 21-3 in

dual meets and 31-6 over all. When he won the state title in 1943, Jim was one of three state champs for

Clearfield that year. This marked the second time in school history that this had occurred. Jim also

wrestled for the Clearfield YMCA in the 1940‟s and 50‟s

DICK BEERS (Wrestler)

Dick was a two year letterman for Clearfield having a dual meet record of 15-2 and an over all record of

23-2. Both years he competed on varsity his teams were undefeated. Dick‟s senior year 1947 he won a

district title, and then like his brother Jim, won the state title. And, like his brother was one of three

Clearfield state champs that year with one exception. The other two state champs with Dick that year were

Don and Jerry Maurey, Dick‟s cousins. This was the third time that Clearfield had three state champs in

one year. The 1947 team also won the “unofficial” team championship. Dick also wrestled for the

Clearfield YMCA in the 1940‟s and 50‟s.

REV. ROBERT E. SHAFFER (Wrestler)

Bob was a three year letterman for Clearfield from 1942-1944 where he had a 13-3-3 dual meet record and

a career record of 18-4-3. His senior year he was undefeated, giving up only 4 points in a dual meets, was a

district champ and state champ. In his three years of varsity wrestling his teams went undefeated, won the

district title and two teams were named the “unofficial” state team champion. In 1944 winning the district

title he was one of six Clearfield wrestlers to do so. This marked the first time that one school would have

six champs. He also had the school‟s first 0-0 tie in a dual meet. Bob also wrestled for the Clearfield

YMCA during the 40‟s and 50‟s.

KYLE CATHCART (Wrestler)

Kyle was a 2002 graduate from Clarion High School. While competing for the Clarion Bobcats Kyle

amassed an overall record of 134 wins and 5 loses. He was a 4x District Champion 1999-2002 and a 3x

Regional Champion in 2000-2002. A 3x State Finalist and a 2x State Champion in 2000 & 2001. Kyle

attended Penn State University for 1 year and Clarion University for 3 years where he competed for the

golden eagles both in football, 2 year letterman (co-captain senior year) and a 1 year letterman for the

wrestling team. Kyle joins his father/coach Randy (class of 2002) as our second father and son inductees.

Kyle currently resides in Clarion, Pa.

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District IX Wrestling

2011 Hall of Fame Inductees

Robert Borrelli Wrestler

Robert was a member of the DuBois wrestling team from 1947-1951. While competing for the Beavers Robert had an overall record of 48-7. Robert won the district 6-9 title in 1950 and 1951 and a state champi-onship his senior year in 1951. Upon graduation Robert wrestled 2 years for the Great Lakes Naval Station. Robert went on to coach and continue the state champ tradition having 3 sons in the South Carolina state finals 6 times and come away with 2 titles and 2 grandsons with 5 state titles between them. Robert is retired from the US Navy and resides in Goose Creek, SC.

Sam Marano Wrestler

Sam was a member of the Clearfield wrestling team from 1949-1952. Sam’s dual meet record was 31-4 and 48-7 over all. Sam won the district 6-9 title and a state championship his senior year in 1952. Clearfield won the unofficial team cham-pionship in 1951 and 1952.Upon graduation Sam would wres-tle for the Clearfield YMCA teams and had a very successful career.

Milton Brubaker Wrestler

Milton was a member of the DuBois wrestling team from 1951-1955. While competing for the Beavers in 1955 Milton won the District, Regional and State Championship at the 138 lb weight class

Tom Halford Wrestler

Tom was a member of the Clearfield wrestling team from 1949-1951. In 1951 the post season wrestling tournaments would see a new for-mat with the addition of the Regional Tournament the state being divided into four regions, and the four winners advancing to the state tournament. In his career Tom went 21-5 in dual meets and 29-7 over-all. He won the district, regional, and state titles in 1951. Tom then wrestled for Iowa and after graduation coached for an Iowa High School.

Dan Johnston Wrestler

Dan was a 1956 graduate from Clearfield High School. While compet-ing for the Bison Dan had an overall record of 25 wins, 11 loses and 3 ties. He was a 2x District Champion 1955-56 and a Regional and State Champion in 1956. Dan attended Penn State University where he competed for the Nittany Lions 1958-1961 and had a record of 27 wins, 7 loses and 4 ties. He was an EIWA Champion in 1961 and went 3-2 at the National Tournament that same year. After graduation Dan dedicated over 20 years of service as a Scholastic and Collegiate Refe-ree and served as the President of the Referees Association for several years in the 1970’s. Dan currently resides in Tully, NY.

Dan Kohlhepp Wrestler

Dan was a 1965 graduate from Dubois Area High School. While competing for the Beavers Dan’s overall record was 31 wins, 4 loses and 1 tie. He was a District Champion, Regional and State Champion in 1965. Dan attended Penn State Univer-sity and competed for the Nittany Lions for 2 years and had a record of 10-4 before a knee injury ended his colligate career. Dan received his MBA from Penn State, his PhD at Ohio State University and is currently a member of the faculty of the Career Business School at John Hopkins University and the President of Granite Road LLC. Dan currently resides in Du-Bois, PA. Pete Morelli Wrestler / Contributor

Pete was a 1973 graduate from DuBois Area High School. While competing for the Beavers Pete was a 3x District Cham-pion 1971-73 and a 1973 Regional Champion and State Final-ist. Pete attended Clarion State College where he was a 2x PSAC champion, 2x EWL champion and a 4x NCAA Divi-sion I qualifier. As a coach Pete has dedicated 33 years to the youth of the Dubois Area. Three years as the head coach and 29 years as an assistant. In 1992 he was voted District IX Coach of the year. Pete currently resides in DuBois, PA. Mike Huffman Wrestler

Mike was a 1982 graduate from Red Bank Valley High School. While competing for the Bulldogs Mike amassed an overall record of 84 wins, 15 loses and 1 tie. He was a District Champion a Regional Runner-up, and a State Champion in 1982. He was Red Bank Valley’s first State Champ. Mike is an University of Pittsburgh graduate with a Physical Therapist degree and currently practices and resides in Irwin, PA. Chuck Yale Wrestler

Chuck was a 1993graduate from Brookville Area High School. While competing for the Blue Raiders Chuck amassed an over-all record of 90 wins, 18 loses and 1 tie. He was a 2x District Champion 1991 and 1993, a Regional Champion in 1993. A State Champion in 1993 and named Outstanding Wrestler as he pinned his way through the tournament in 10 minutes and 10 seconds. Chuck was Brookville’s first state champion. Chuck currently resides in the Brockway, PA area.

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2012 Hall of Fame Inductees

Terry Dietrick Contributor

Terry was a 1972 graduate from Ridgway Area High school. He started his radio career at WKBI in 1976 during which time he helped pioneer the broadcasting of wrestling matches in 1986. He personally covered dual meets in Ridgway, Johnsonburg and St Marys as well as District, Regional and State tournaments. Terry prepared for his broad-casts by researching the wrestler’s rankings and head to head competi-tions so he could provide his listeners with more than just the play by play. He added his own special flair with the post competition inter-views with the coaches and wrestlers. During his last 6 years of life he proactively battled with Cancer serving as the American Cancer Soci-ety Chairman. His love for the sport of wrestling lead him to start the District IX Senior All-Star match as a fund raiser and increase the awareness of prostrate cancer. Terry’s voice across the airwaves will be greatly missed. Curt Olson Wrestler/Contributor

Curt was a 1979 graduate from the Ridgway Area High School. While competing for the Elkers Curt amassed an overall record of 90 wins (71 by fall) and 21 loses. Competing at the 185 lb and Hwt. weight class Curt was a 3x District Champion 1977-’79, a 2x Regional Cham-pion and 2x PIAA State Finalist in 1978 and 1979. Curt was a 1979 USWF Greco Junior National Champion and freestyle Runner up , and a 1980 AAU Junior World Greco and Freestyle National Champion. He then represented the USA and placed 4th at the 1980 Greco Junior World Games. He was a 1981, 82, & 83 Greco Senior World Champi-onship USA Team Alternate. He attended Clarion University where he lettered in both football and wrestling . As a Golden Eagle wrestler he amassed a record of 77 wins and 20 loses and was a 3x NCAA Divi-sion I National Qualifier. As a Golden Eagle football player he was a starting offensive tackle on the 1980 PSAC State Championship team. As a contributor Curt has dedicated over 23 years as an assistant wres-tling coach to the youth of the Ridgway area. Curt currently resides in the Ridgway area. Scott Rendos Wrestler Scott was a 2004 graduate from Brockway Area High School. While competing for the Rovers Scott amassed an overall record of 140 wins and 9 loses He was a 3x District Champion and a 3x Regional Cham-pion 2002-’04, a 3x State Finalist winning two State Championships in 2003 and 2004. Scott attended the University at Buffalo where he competed for the UB Bulls from 2004-2008. Scott currently resides in the Brockway Area. Nate Sipes Wrestler

Nate was a 2005 graduate from the Curwensville Area High School. While competing for the Golden Tide Nate amassed an overall record of 110 wins and 18 loses. Competing at the 189 and 215 lbs. weight classes Nate was a 3x District Champion 2003-’05, a 2x Regional Champion and 2x State Champion in 2004 and 2005. He was also a 3x Greco and Freestyle All– American. Upon graduation Nate At-tended Slippery Rock University and became a member of the Rock’s football team. Nate Currently resides in the Curwensville area.

Ben Keebler Wrestler Ben was a 1992 graduate from the St. Marys Area High School.. While competing for the Flying Dutchmen Ben amassed an overall record of 101 wins and 20 loses. Competing at the 145 lbs. weight class Ben was a 2x District Champion 1991,’92, a Regional Champion in 1992 and named outstanding wrestler. Ben was a State Champion in 1991 and the 5th place state finisher in 1992. In 1993 Ben attended The United States Military Academy. From 1994-’97 he attended Lock Haven University where he compiled a record of 30 wins and 18 loses. Ben currently resides in the Weedville area.

Jeremy Reitz Wrestler Jeremy was a 1999 graduate from the Brookville Area High School. While competing for the Blue Raiders Jeremy amassed an overall record of 114 wins and 19 loses. Competing at the 152 lbs. weight class Jeremy was a 3x District Champion 1997-’99, a Regional Cham-pion in 1999 and a 2x State Finalist winning the State Championship in 1999. Jeremy attended Penn State University in 2001 and had record of 21wins and 7 loses. He then transfer to Clarion University to com-plete his collegiate career as a Golden Eagle and amassed a total career record of 90 wins and 57 loses. During his career he was a 2x NCAA division I Qualifier and placed in many prestigious tournaments such as Penn State Open, Reno and the PSAC’s, Jeremy currently resides in the Hawthorn. area.

Francis Iorfido Wrestler Francis was a 2002 graduate from the Johnsonburg Area High School. While competing for the Rams Francis amassed an overall record of 131 wins and 15 loses. Competing at the 135, 140 and 145 weight class Francis was a 3x District Champion 2000-’02, named Out-standing Wrestler in 2001, a 3x Regional Champion, a 4th place fin-isher at states in 2000 and a 2x State Finalist in 2001 and 2002, win-ning the State Championship in 2001. Francis attended University of Pittsburgh where he competed for the Panthers from 2003-2007 and amassed a record of 49 wins and 23 loses. He served as team captain and was named to the 2004 Academic All-American Team. He was named to the 2004, 05 & 06 EWL All-Academic Team. During his collegiate years of competition Francis placed in the top 3 at many prestigious tournaments including the Wilkes Open, Beast of the East, Michigan State Open, and Mat Town Invitational. Francis currently resides in the Johnsonburg area.

Bruce Morgan Wrestler Bruce was a 1990 graduate from the Cameron County Area High School. While competing for the Red Raiders he amassed an overall record of 88 wins and 12 loses. Competing at the 189 lb weight class Bruce finished 3rd in Districts, Regionals and 6th at States in 1989 and was a District, Regional and State Champion in 1990. He was named outstanding wrestler in both the District and Regional tournaments. Bruce was a High School All-American finishing 4th at the High School Nationals. Bruce attended Cornell University where he was a 4 year starter at Hwt. for the Big Red from 1991-1994 and amassed a record of 93 wins and 37 losses and 1 tie. He served as captain for the 1994 season, was named to the 1992 & 1993 1st team All-Ivy and was a 1993 NCAA Division I qualifier in the Hwt. weight class. Bruce is the current head coach of the Central Valley Youth Wrestling program in Beaver Co. PA and resides in the Aliquippa, PA area.

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20MBruno IorfidoDave IrwinJoe QuetheraFrank ShireySheridan BannonRalph BoyerBarry DixonGilbert JohnsonCharles McMullen

2006Dave ClarkDoug McGrawLarry MccrawTom PrechtlJames RissRuss Triponey

2fitgRobcrt BaderJason GilliganWilliem ThomsoaDean Seese

Paul SwalesGilbert Maiuro

2010Jack SuuivanDuane BtankenshipMayton KirkwoodR. Bruc€ Bo8leRev. Robe( ShalferDick BeersJim BeersKyle Cathcart

Hall Of Fame20llRobert BorrelliTom }lalfordMilton BrubakerSam MaranoDao JotustonDan Kohlhe€pPete MolelliMilre HuftnanChuck Yale

2012Terry DietrickCurt OlsonBruce MorganBen KeeblerJer€my ReitzFrancis IorfidoScott RendosNate Sipes

2013Michael OwensTodd WilliamsBill MeyerGarrett BotrtempoGreg PucheonJames MaiuroNikto Leitzel


2013 Hall OfFame

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The District IX Chapter of the Pennsylvania WrestlingCoaches Association (PWCA) will honor the Thirteenth

class of inductees to the District IX Wrestling Hall ofFame. They will be recognized for their outstanding

achievements and contributions as wrestlers, coaches andcontributors to the sport ofwrestling.

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expertise these inductees have demonstrated in ourgreat sport,

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Bill Mele r ContributorBill wss a l97t gaduate ftofi St Marys ArEa HiSh school. He was a vaBiry fiestlerfor Ur€ Flying Dutcfunen fiom 1974 to 1978. AB a coacly'conrribulor Bill hee dedicar-ed ov6r 35 y€arc d the JO, Junior Hith and Vorsity leveh in th€ St MarF uresdingFogrrm. Afler graduarion from High School Bill coachcd the JO U'resrting progamfor 20 ye{s r+'h6e he h€lp€d th€ development often JO SLate Champions and multi-

ple qalifiers and place finishers. [n 2000 he wss named as lh€ Area V Alternate. Bill'sinfluencoerd dedicstion to the St Marys wrestliDg prog"m has made him an integml part ofth€ successfulFlying Durchmen's Wresding Prop'rm snd we rhaflk you for aU your hard work. Bill currentlyr€sides in St Mar,r.

JamcsMaiuro ContributorJim wa"s a I 976 graduat€ from the Coud€rsport Area High School. He was ! va$i1ywrestler forthe Felcom fron l912to 1916. Ar e confibutor Jin has d.dicated over27 years as. Dstrid fX Oficisl. During thdtime h€ hsd the hoDor ofoftciating atmuhipl€ Distdct IX ard NW R.gionrl TounEmenls, two ycsrc af the indivi&ralPIAA Slat. Toumamenl .od ooe yetr st the PIAA Stal6 Dual M.et T6rElToumtlneflt Jim c1rfr€rrtly acaidcB in Coude$port afld is etrployed at Morge!AM&T,

up making him an NCAA I Qudifio. Michael cuncntly resrdes in the Clearfield area.

Todd Williams Wrcstle rTodd was a 1985 ld Higb School. While competing for the Biron'sTo(H llia-as€d an 12 los€s. Todd wrs a 2x Disldcr IX Chanpion al98 Lbs a 2x NW AA AAA State Champ in 1985. Todd the; at-lended L.ck Hrven University and aft(r r Freshman redshirt year, he suffered a crreer .nd-in8 injury Todd cunently resides in Silverthorn€, CO.

Nikko Leitzel Wr€stlerNikko $as e 2007 g?duate fioln Rid$ray Area High School. While conpetint for rhe

Elkcrs Nikko rmasscd an ov€rsll record of 156 wins and 13 los€s with 8t career falls. Hculas a 3x Dstrict Charnpior\ 2004,'06,'07. A2x Regional Champion 2006-,07, a 2x Stateplac. finisher, 4lh in 2005, 3rd in 2007, and i PIAA Class AA Statc Champioll at l3O lbs. in2006. Aft€r treduetion Nikko attanded Indians Univcrsity of PANikko cureflly resideB in Ridgway.

Garrctt Bontcmpo Wrestlercarrcfl wor a 1999 graduetE fiom the Dubois Are{ High School. While comi,€ting for th€B€avcrs Garett anussod an ovet-all rccord of I 06 wiDs and 2 I loses. cirIea was a 3x Dis-trict Champion 1997-'99, s 2x Regionrl Champion in 199t and 1999, end PIAA AAAState Ch.mpion in 1999. GarrdE was nam.d the outrlffding u/r:€stler at th€ 1999 DappcrDar Wredling CI$Bic in Pinsburgh. crrret altcDded the Univ€rsity at Buffalo ftom 1999 to

2003 aod h 2002 placed 3rd in the Mid tuladic Conf€renc€ and wrs r 2OO3 New york Statc ColteSiat€Champion. Gsrrctt cunendy resides in Alcxa[driE VA

Grcg Puncheon WrestlerGrcg was a 2000 gratuatc froln rhe fudFf,ay Ar.{ High School. While competiag for thcElkcrs Greg amasscd rn ovcrr.ll record of 104 wins and 14 los€s. Gr.g w.s e 2x DictriciChampion in 1998 lnd 2000, aDd wrs a NW Rcgiond and PIAA Class AA Sr.rlc Chsmpionat 152 lbs. in 2000.Af,er gradr.tioi crEg errkr€d the milit.gry s€rvic.. cr.g CuEently rroi&s in Inwoo4 WV

1999 Gary Barton Robert Bubb Jim Butler

Ralph Clark Jesse Caldwell Glenn Flegal Sam Harry John Johnston Fred Kavelak Don Maurey James Maurey

Jerry Maurey Norm Palovscik Ronald Park Don Shobert Les Turner Neil Turner Art Weiss

2000 Scott Collins Lenny Ferraro Ben Kundick Ron Smith

Tim Wittman

2001 Bob Carlson Joe Kagy

Jared Kuleck James Mohney Pat Wiltanger

2002

Bill Bailey Dale Budd John Cappiello Randy Cathcart Bill Rensel

2003 John Bernardo George Brett Francis Forcey Terrance Hoover

District IX Hall Of Fame

2004 Larry Adams Frank Eisenhower Thomas Storey

2006 Bruno Iorfido Dave Irwin Joe Quethera Frank Shirey Sheridan Bannon Ralph Boyer

Barry Dixon Gilbert Johnson Charles McMullen

2008 Dave Clark Doug McGraw Larry McGraw

Tom Prechtl James Riss Russ Triponey

2009 Robert Bader Jason Gilligan William Thomson

Dean Seese Paul Swales Gilbert Mauiro

2010 Jack Sullivan Duane Blankenship Maylon Kirkwood R. Bruce Bogle

Rev. Robert Shaffer Dick Beers Jim Beers Kyle Cathcart

2011 Robert Borrelli Tom Halford Milton Brubaker

Sam Marano Dan Johnston Dan Kohlheep Pete Morelli Mike Huffman Chuck Yale

2012

Terry Dietrick Curt Olson Bruce Morgan Ben Keebler Jeremy Reitz Francis Iorfido Scott Rendos Nate Sipes

2013 Michael Owens Todd Williams Bill Meyer Garrett Bontempo Greg Puncheon James Maiuro

Nikko Leitzel

2014 Les Bressler Michael Gill Wayne Fordoski Luke Fragale Donny Horning Shay French

James McKee


2014 Hall Of

Fame

Induction

The District IX Chapter of the Pennsylvania Wrestling

Coaches Association (PWCA) will honor the fourteenth

class of inductees to the District IX Wrestling Hall of

Fame. They will be recognized for their outstanding

achievements and contributions as wrestlers, coaches and

contributors to the sport of wrestling.

The entire District IX Wrestling Community proudly join

together to honor and celebrate the hours of devotion and

expertise these inductees have demonstrated in our

great sport.

CRITERIA FOR INDUCTION

INTO THE DISTRICT IX HALL OF FAME

WRESTLER

State champion automatically considered in fifth year past high school graduation or completion of

collegiate career, which ever occurs later.

State place finisher considered with nomination in fifth year past high school graduation or completion

of collegiate career, which ever occurs later.

Multiple Regional place finisher and district champion considered with nomination in fifth year past high

school or completion of collegiate career, which ever occurs later.

A wrestler that is inducted may also be considered / inducted later as a coach or a contributor.

COACH

Head coach automatically considered with 200+ wins overall record or 20+ years of coaching with nomi-

nation beyond second year of permanent retirement.

Head coach with lesser record / time with special circumstances or accomplishments considered with

nomination.

CONTRIBUTOR

Assistant coach with 20+ years of coaching considered with nomination.

Official with 20+ years of officiating considered with nomination.

Media personnel, or any other person with 20+ years supporting District IX wrestling considered with

nomination.

ALL NOMINEES SHALL BE OF GOOD MORAL STANDING IN THEIR RESPECTIVE

COMMUNITY AT THE TIME OF THEIR CONSIDERATION FOR THIS HONOR.

Class of 2014

Les Bressler Wrestler

Les was a 1967 graduate from Curwensville High school. He was a varsity wrestler

for the Golden Tide from 1965 to 1967. He was a 2x District IX Champion and 2x

Regional Runner-up in 1966 and 1967 at 133 lbs.. He then went onto Clarion State

College (University) where he competed for 4 years amassing a record of 49-16 and

becoming Clarion’s First NAIA National Champion in 1970. Les currently resides in

Waterville, PA.

Michael Gill Wrestler /Coach /Contributor

Mike was a 1975 graduate from the Clearfield Area High School. He was a 2X Dis-

trict IX Champion and a PIAA Runner-Up in 1975 at the 132 lbs. weight class. He

was a PA State Freestyle champion and wrestled in the first ever Pittsburgh Press

News Boys Classic (now Dapper Dan). He then attended Clarion University and

wrestler for the Golden Eagles until an injury ended his career. He started his coach-

ing career while at Clarion as a student assistant. In 1980-’82 Mike was the head coach of the Port

Allegany High School and then returned home to Clearfield where he served as an assistant coach

from 1983-’93 and head coach from 1994-’98. During that tenure as assistant/head coach he

coached 55 District Champs, 10 NW Regional Champs, 13 PIAA medalists, and 4 PIAA State

Champions. Clearfield won 7 District IX Team Championships and the PIAA State Championship

in 1986. He was named District IX coach of the year in 1994. Mike currently resides in the Clear-

field area and continues to contribute to the program as a volunteer coach, scorekeeper, clinician

and mentor to all levels of wrestling.

Wayne Fordoski Coach

Wayne was a 1970 graduate from the DuBois Area High School. He started his coaching

career in 1985 as an assistant coach at St Marys Area High School and became the head

coach in 1989. As the head coach of the Flying Dutchmen he amassed a dual meet record of

328 wins and 197 losses. He coached 73 District IX Champs, 8 NW Regional Champs, 15

PIAA Medalists and 2 PIAA State Champions. St Marys also won 3 District IX team Cham-

pionships and 4 District IX Dual Meet Championships under his leadership. He was Named District IX

Coach of the year 6 times. Wayne attributes the support he received from his wife Linda, as making it all

possible. He currently resides in the Kersey PA area and is a volunteer assistant coach at Ridgway Area

High School

Luke Fragale Wrestler

Luke was a 1999 graduate from the Cameron County High School. While competing for the

Red Raiders he amassed an overall record of 95 wins, 22 loses. Luke was a 2x District IX

Champion, a 2x NW Regional Champ in 1998-’99, a 5th place PIAA medalist in 1998 and a

PIAA AAA State Champion in 1999 at the 275 lbs. weight class. He then attended Thaddeus

Stevens College of Technology where he amassed a 2 year record of 44 wins and 7 loses and

qualified for the NJCAA National both years. Luke currently lives in St Marys PA.

James H “Jimmer” McKee Contributor

Jimmer was a 1968 graduate from DuBois Area High School. He wrestled for the Beavers

while in high school and then attended Penn State Dubois where he competed for two years

before transferring to main campus. In 1974 he began officiating wrestling, baseball and later

girls softball. He played, coached and managed leagues around the area and was inducted

into the PA Legion Baseball Hall of Fame in 1998. He officiated two State Final Baseball

playoff games and two PIAA State wrestling tournaments. Jimmer was always concerned about being fair

and honest. He was known for his quote “Your only as good as your last call.”

The fans of District IX will certainly miss his signature slap of the mat for a fall, that let everyone in the

gym know what just happened.

Shay French Wrestler

Shay was a 1984 graduate from the Clearfield High School. While competing for the Bisons

he amassed an overall record of 66 wins, 14 loses and 2 ties. Shay was a District Champion ,

NW Regional medalist and PIAA Class AA State Champion at 119 lbs. in 1984.

After graduation he attended Clarion University. Shay currently resides in DuBois PA with

his wife of 22 years Shelly and their two children Gabe and Lizzy.

Donny Horning Wrestler

Donny was a 1984 graduate from the Cameron County High School. While competing for

the Red Raiders Donny amassed an overall record of 102 wins, 17 loses and 1 tie. He was a

District Champion, NW Regional Champion and a PIAA AA State Champion at 132 lbs. in

1984. He then attended Clarion University and competed 3 years for the Golden Eagles.

Donny currently resides in Colorado Springs, CO.

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1999

Gary Barton

Robert Bubb

Jim Butler

Ralph Clark

Jesse Caldwell

Glenn Flegal

Sam Harry

John Johnston

Fred Kavelak

Don Maurey

James Maurey

Jerry Maurey

Norm Palovscik

Ronald Park

Don Shobert

Les Turner

Neil Turner

Art Weiss

2000

Scott Collins

Lenny Ferraro

Ben Kundick

Ron Smith

Tim Wittman

2001

Bob Carlson

Joe Kagy

Jared Kuleck

James Mohney

Pat Wiltanger

2002

Bill Bailey

Dale Budd

John Cappiello

Randy Cathcart

Bill Rensel

2003

John Bernardo

George Brett

Francis Forcey

Terrance Hoover

District IX Hall Of Fame

2004

Larry Adams

Frank Eisenhower

Thomas Storey

2006

Bruno Iorfido

Dave Irwin

Joe Quethera

Frank Shirey

Sheridan Bannon

Ralph Boyer

Barry Dixon

Gilbert Johnson

Charles McMullen

2008

Dave Clark

Doug McGraw

Larry McGraw

Tom Prechtl

James Riss

Russ Triponey

2009

Robert Bader

Jason Gilligan

William Thomson

Dean Seese

Paul Swales

Gilbert Mauiro

2010

Jack Sullivan

Duane Blankenship

Maylon Kirkwood

R. Bruce Bogle

Rev. Robert Shaffer

Dick Beers

Jim Beers

Kyle Cathcart

2011 Robert Borrelli

Tom Halford

Milton Brubaker

Sam Marano

Dan Johnston

Dan Kohlheep

Pete Morelli

Mike Huffman

Chuck Yale

2012

Terry Dietrick

Curt Olson

Bruce Morgan

Ben Keebler

Jeremy Reitz

Francis Iorfido

Scott Rendos

Nate Sipes

2013

Michael Owens

Todd Williams

Bill Meyer

Garrett Bontempo

Greg Puncheon

James Maiuro

Nikko Leitzel

2014

Les Bressler

Michael Gill

Wayne Fordoski

Luke Fragale

Donny Horning

Shay French

James McKee

2015

Gary Gerber

Doug Surra

Brad Pataky

Sandra Johnson

Mike Diaz Mathew Kyler

Joseph Garrison


2016 Hall Of

Fame

Induction

The District IX Chapter of the Pennsylvania Wrestling

Coaches Association (PWCA) will honor the sixteenth

class of inductees to the District IX Wrestling Hall of

Fame. They will be recognized for their outstanding

achievements and contributions as wrestlers, coaches and

contributors to the sport of wrestling.

The entire District IX Wrestling Community proudly join

together to honor and celebrate the hours of devotion and

expertise these inductees have demonstrated in our

great sport.

CRITERIA FOR INDUCTION

INTO THE DISTRICT IX HALL OF FAME

WRESTLER

State champion automatically considered in fifth year past high school graduation or completion of

collegiate career, which ever occurs later.

State place finisher considered with nomination in fifth year past high school graduation or completion

of collegiate career, which ever occurs later.

Multiple Regional place finisher and district champion considered with nomination in fifth year past high

school or completion of collegiate career, which ever occurs later.

A wrestler that is inducted may also be considered / inducted later as a coach or a contributor.

COACH

Head coach automatically considered with 200+ wins overall record or 20+ years of coaching with nomi-

nation beyond second year of permanent retirement.

Head coach with lesser record / time with special circumstances or accomplishments considered with

nomination.

CONTRIBUTOR

Assistant coach with 20+ years of coaching considered with nomination.

Official with 20+ years of officiating considered with nomination.

Media personnel, or any other person with 20+ years supporting District IX wrestling considered with

nomination.

ALL NOMINEES SHALL BE OF GOOD MORAL STANDING IN THEIR RESPECTIVE

COMMUNITY AT THE TIME OF THEIR CONSIDERATION FOR THIS HONOR.

Class of 2016

Jim Baker Coach

Jim was a 1955graduate from Edinboro State College where he attended on a Football Scholarship. He received his masters degree in education from Penn State University

in 1966. He was employed as a teacher in the Cameron County School District from

1958 to 1991. Jim was the Head Coach of the BAGUBA’s wrestling team from 1968 (it’s 2nd year) until 1974. He is credited with the teams name BAGUBA that stands

for “Brutally Aggressive Guy Uninhibited By Adversity” As Head Coach he coached 6 District IX

Champions and 21 District IX place winners. From 1976 to 1986 he served the District IX wres-tling community as a referee. Jim also was a Junior Wrestling program volunteer for many years.

Jim resides in the Emporium area with his wife of 61 years Sandy. The Baker family remained a

wrestling family with Jim’s son, Scott and Grandsons Paul, Mike and Paul Etchepare all being BUGUBA wrestlers.

John Kriner Coach

John began teaching at Port Allegany High School in 1970 and retired in 2004. Although he never wrestled himself, he developed a love for the sport and started

Port Allegany's wrestling program in 1973 where he coached as the Head Coach

from 1973-1979 and from 1986-1994 amassing a record of 145-85-1. In 2001, John came back to coaching as the Jr. High Head Coach and worked with the program

until he retired in 2004. As Head Coach John had nine District IX Champions, two Northwest

Regional Champions, eight State Qualifiers and one PIAA State Champion. He was also inducted

into the Port Allegany Wrestling Hall of Fame in 1991. John currently resides in the Smethport

area with his wife of 46 years Terry. They had two sons John Jr, and Rick (deceased) and five

grandchildren.

Andrew Rendos Wrestler

Andrew was a 2006 graduate from the Brockway Area High School. While competing for the Rovers he amassed a record of 144-16. He was a 4 time District IX Champion and a 2

time Northwest Regional Champion. He won the AA State Championship in 2005 and

2006. Andrew continued his wrestling career at Bucknell University where he amassed a record of 121-32. While at Bucknell he was a 2010 EIWA Champion and a NCAA II All

American in 2009 and 2010 placing 5th and 6th respectively. Andrew currently resides in Wellsboro, PA.

Johnathan Brothers Wrestler

Johnathan was a 2008 graduate from the Redbank Valley High School. While competing for the Bulldogs he amassed an overall record of 132–22. He was a 2 time District Champion,

Northwest Regional and a PIAA AA State Champion in 2008. He was chosen as a Dapper

Dan participant in 2008. Johnathan currently resides in the Summerville, PA Area.

Christopher Loudon Fallen Hero

Army Second Lieutenant Christopher Louden, 4th Infantry Division, 2nd Platoon, C Company was a 2001 graduate of Brockway Area High School. He participated in wres-

tling, band, soccer, school plays and achieved Eagle Scout. He started his military career

at Slippery Rock University where he was an active member of the ROTC program and

completed Airborn School his Senior year. While on patrol on October 17th, 2006, Lieu-

tenant Loudon was killed when the Humvee he was riding in was exploded by a roadside

bomb in Bagdad, Iraq. He is survived by his wife Jacey, father Randy, mother Susan, and several siblings. Lieutenant Loudon is our second inductee from our District IX wrestling family in the category of Fallen

Hero. We are recognizing him for the ultimate sacrifice he has made for the freedom of our county.

Randy Loudon Coach

Randy is an 1972 graduate from Oil City Area High School and a 1976 Graduate from Slip-pery Rock State College. While competing for Slippery Rock he was a PSAC Champion in

1975 and Runner up in 1976. He started his coaching career in 1976 as Head Coach at Elk

County Christian High School until 1983. From 1983 to 2003 he was an assistant coach in St

Marys Area High School. From 2009 –2011 he was an assistant coach in Brockway area

High School and served as Head Coach for the Rovers in 2011-2014. Randy spent his summers from

1989 to 2012 as a member of the coaching staff at the Clarion University Wrestling Camps. Randy states “ In my 32 year coaching career I have coached numerous District, Regional, and State Champions and

medalist. It has been an honor to be a part of their careers and this great sport.” Randy currently resides

in Brockway, PA with his wife Susan.

John Bernardo Coach

John was a 1966 graduate from the Brookville Area High School and 1970 Graduate from Lock Haven State College. He then was employed as a teacher in the Brockway Area School

District and served as the Head Coach for 22 years. As the Head Coach he amassed a record

of 158-61-6. John coached 21 District IX Champions, one Northwest Regional Champion

and two PIAA State Place Finishers. He coached two District IX Team Champions in 1983

and 1988. John gives credit of the successful career to his former coaches Les Turner and Gray Simmons.

His many year assistant coach Ray Reckner, and Jr High coach Ed Cilladi. The great kids he had the opportunity to coach. Most important his loving wife Diane and daughter Melissa who understood his

passion for the sport. John currently resides with his wife in Brockway. PA.

Dirk Cowburn Wrestler

Dirk was a 2010 graduate from the Coudersport Area High School. While competing for the Falcons he amassed an overall record of 149-8. He was a 3 time District Champion, 2 time

Northwest Regional Champion in 2008 and 2010, 4th place PIAA AA State Finisher in

2007, Runner up in 2010 and PIAA State Champion in 2008 and 2009. He also was a 2 time runner up and national Freestyle Champion at Fargo SD. He continued his wrestling career at

Penn State University from 2010-2013 where he was a team member of the 2011,’12, and ’13 National

Champions. Dirk currently resides with his wife Karli in Coudersport PA.

Documents

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